Trust Us, Barrel Leg Jeans Are Super Flattering – Here Are 7 Looks That Prove It
They are one of fashion’s most divisive pieces right now, but even if you’re strictly in the no camp, we urge you to give barrel leg jeans a moment. Scary at first but surprisingly wearable and super flattering, they are pretty much the only denim we’re living in right now. Don’t believe us? Take style cues from some of Instagram’s finest with these seven looks, from off-duty double denim to polished workwear looks.
Look 1
The leather bomber is set to stick around this season, and cropped styles are the perfect pairing to barrel leg jeans. We love the playful mix of a boyish shirt and jacket mixed with some really glossy oxblood accessories.
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Look 2
Lois Sterling’s look is a masterclass in how to take a really simple denim look and make it megawatt. It’s all in her Citizens of Humanity extra voluminous barrel leg jeans, which totally make the look. Keep everything else understated from H&M’s cosy alpaca-blend jumper to a pair of classic flip flops… because we can just about call open-toe season.
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Look 3
Whether you have a lunch date or an important work meeting, you can’t really go wrong with a good jeans + blazer look. Swap a straight leg for this season’s barrel shape to add a bit of a fashion girl edge. Check out Abercrombie for one of the best fits we’ve tried on the high street. Trust us, SO many compliments.
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Look 4
Double denim is a key trend for SS25, and adding in a pair of barrel leg jeans makes it a little edgier. Add a pop of colour with M&S’s chunky beaded necklace and Mango’s designer dupe mesh ballet flats in tomato red.
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Look 5
Ellie Delphine, AKA Slip Into Style, always knows how to take a trend moment and make it feel polished. Case in point, this simple black jeans/white shirt combo is perfect for anything from dinner dates to important meetings. Add a bit of edge with studded accessories and a chunky cuff bracelet.
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Look 6
This double denim look is such an easy off-duty look come the weekend. Layer over a ribbed vest for when spring comes and you might want to shed a layer. Chic with animal print heels or equally as good dressed down with a pair of colour pop sneakers.
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Look 7
If you want a look that feels a bit more polished and pulled together, look to Frame’s tapered high-rise jeans. They still have that horseshoe shape, but the pleats and high-waist feel somewhere between denim and tailored trouser. Pair with Omnes’ coffee-hued sleeveless vest (layer over a baby tee or white shirt if it’s chilly) and spring’s proverbial trench coat for a commute-worthy look.
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